topic:"Helicopter skiing" found 8 records - Research Collections

Abstract: An exciting and heart-pounding look at one of Western Canada’s most adventurous individuals, known as a pioneer pilot of the heli-ski industry and as the first mountain-rescue pilot in the Canadian National Parks system. Jim Davies is an icon of competence and courage as the first heli-skiing pilot in Canada. But it is his groundbreaking work as a helicopter rescue pilot for Parks Canada that made him a legend to all who worked with him. His stellar career as a pilot overshadowed his other talents as a ski racer and artist. Jim received several awards for his work in mountain rescue, including the Helicopter Association International – Pilot Safety Award of Excellence, the Alberta Achievement Award for excellence in helicopter flying, the Summit of Excellence Award at the Banff Film and Book Festival, and the Robert E. Trimble Memorial Award for “distinguished performance in helicopter mountain flying.” He is now retired and living in Banff, pursuing his love of painting and photography. (From Rocky Mountain Books)

Contents: Foreward; Acknowledgements; Growing up; A glimpse of the world; Birth of heli-skiiling in the Bugaboos; Changes: from Bugaboos to Banff; Permission or forgiveness; Development of the public safety program; Eclectice use of the helicopter; The contract; No lack of work; The coast and home again; Appendix: public safety in parks today; Endnotes; Bibliography

ISBN: 9781771604154

Accession Number: 2021.05

Call Number: 08.5 C11v

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Publisher's website

Websites

https://rmbooks.com/book/vertical-reference/

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The CMH gallery : a visual celebration of CMH Heli-Skiing and Heli-Hiking.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19902

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1996

Author: Gmoser, Hans

Publisher: Canmore, Alta. : Altitude Pub.

Call Number: 06.4 G11t

1 website

Author: Gmoser, Hans

Responsibility: Hans Gmoser

Publisher: Canmore, Alta. : Altitude Pub.

Published Date: 1996

Physical Description: 127 p. : col. ill. ; 34 cm

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Helicopter Skiing; Skiing; Pictorial works; Rocky Mountains; Hiking; Gmoser, Hans

Abstract: Pertains to the breathtaking photography captured by members of the Canadian Mountain Holiday Heli-skiing and Summer Adventurers in Banff, Alberta. The Canadian Mountain Holiday Company (CMH) worked to create a gallery in their book that would showcase some of the stunning photography they hold in their collection. The photographs are vast, showcasing skiing adventures, snowboarding adventures, hiking trips and the outdoors in its most natural state. Alongside each photograph is a short excerpt written by Hans Gmoser. Although never intended to be a concise story, the captions help to provide context and evoke a greater appreciation for nature and adventure.

Accession Number: 2019.64

Call Number: 06.4 G11t

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The URL is linked to the official website for the CMH. Interested users can explore the site for more information concerning the CMH and the services they offer.

Websites

https://www.cmhheli.com/

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High times : the adventures of Jim Davies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19946

Medium: Library - Periodical

Published Date: 2010

Author: Scott, Chic

Call Number: P

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Author: Scott, Chic

Responsibility: Chic Scott

Published Date: 2010

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Davies, Jim; Helicopters; Skiing; Helicopter Skiing; History; Gmoser, Hans

Abstract: Pertains tot Jim Davies and his career as airplane and helicopter pilot

Notes: In Highline Magazine, Vol.2, Iss.1, Summer 2010, p.12-13

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Highline website

Websites

http://highlineonline.ca/

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C.M.H. Gmoser

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w & colour prints of portraits of [possibly] CMH staff, including Hans Gmoser and Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher, among others.

Date Range: 1972-1974

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / i / PA - 01 to PA - 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

5 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : C.M.H. Gmoser

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / i / PA - 01 to PA - 38

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1972-1974

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w & colour prints of portraits of [possibly] CMH staff, including Hans Gmoser and Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher, among others.

Name Access: Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi); Gmoser, Hans; Herald, Jon; Troillet, Jean

Subject Access: Climbing; Helicopter skiing; Portrait

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Helicopters

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 58 b&w prints of various helicopter operations. Includes rescue operations, heli tours [both hiking and skiing], portraits, and construction projects - including the building of a telephone line, construction of the Sulphur Mountain Teahouse, and an unidentified project involving g…

Date Range: 1970-1985

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 58

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Helicopters

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 58

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1970-1985

Physical Description: 58 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 58 b&w prints of various helicopter operations. Includes rescue operations, heli tours [both hiking and skiing], portraits, and construction projects - including the building of a telephone line, construction of the Sulphur Mountain Teahouse, and an unidentified project involving gravel at Lake Louise.

Name Access: Davies, Jim; Fuhrman, Peter

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Construction; Helicopters; Helicopter ride; Helicopter skiing; Hiking; Mountains; Parks Canada; Portrait; Scenery; Wardens

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 05

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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People - Portraits & Groups

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 114 b&w prints of various people, usually posed either on their own or in a group. Includes portraits of movie stars, mountain guides, Banff locals, various clubs and boards, Miss Australia, Princess Margaret, Piere Chretien, skiers, and more. Also includes 1 negative depicting a g…

Date Range: 1952-1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / P / ii / a / PA - 01 to PA - 114

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

25 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, P : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : People, a : Portraits & Groups

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / P / ii / a / PA - 01 to PA - 114

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1952-1987

Physical Description: 114 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 114 b&w prints of various people, usually posed either on their own or in a group. Includes portraits of movie stars, mountain guides, Banff locals, various clubs and boards, Miss Australia, Princess Margaret, Piere Chretien, skiers, and more. Also includes 1 negative depicting a group of skaters, probably a club.

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Beil, Charlie; Vroom, Bill; Anderson, Andy; Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi); Strom, Erling; Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.; O'Brien-ffrench, Conrad; Princess Margaret; White, Cliff; Wood, Sharon; Chretien, Jean; Gertsch, Rudi; Gmoser, Hans; Greene, Nancy; Lougheed, Peter

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Banff National Park; Banff Skating Club; Banff Ski Club; Children; Community events; Community life; Cowboys; Family; First Nations; Guides; Helicopter skiing; Helicopters; Indigenous Peoples; Lake Louise; Lake Minnewanka; Mountaineers; Movie Stars; Norquay Ski Hill; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Personal and Professional Life; Portrait; Ski areas; Skiers; Sulphur Mountain; Sunshine area; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / P / ii / a / NA - 01

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Early Helicopter Days II

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to heli-skiing. Footage includes shots of various people skiing down small slopes, helicopters [landing, taking off, stationary, and in flight], and aerial shots of mountains. The original label on the case reads "Early Helicopter Days II - some …

Date Range: [ca. 1960-1969]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 01

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 01

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: [ca. 1960-1969]

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 250'): 16 mm, original, col., silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to heli-skiing. Footage includes shots of various people skiing down small slopes, helicopters [landing, taking off, stationary, and in flight], and aerial shots of mountains. The original label on the case reads "Early Helicopter Days II - some footage copied from Early Helicopter Days I - more skiing from 60's."

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Helicopters; Helicopter skiing; Mountains; scenic; Skiers; Skiing; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Kerchief

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Date: n.d.

Material: fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.07.0329

Description: A medium-sized cream-coloured kerchief with a red and cream pattern of helicopters, zig-zag (logo), and dots in four squares within the kerchief. Each patterned square has a red helicopter in the middle in a cream box with red zig-zags on all four corners, the outer edge of the square is four white…

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Title: Kerchief

Date: n.d.

Material: fibre

Dimensions: 55.3 x 55.4 cm

Description: A medium-sized cream-coloured kerchief with a red and cream pattern of helicopters, zig-zag (logo), and dots in four squares within the kerchief. Each patterned square has a red helicopter in the middle in a cream box with red zig-zags on all four corners, the outer edge of the square is four white helicopters in the corners and red zig-zags cutting into each side of the square with the background red with white dots. Around the outer border of the kerchief is a repeating pattern of text in white surround by a thicker red border then white border then a thin line of red, the text reads “MIKE WIEGELE” zig-zag pattern “CARIBOOS” maple leaf “MONASHEES”. The edge of the kerchief is red thread.

Subject: ski; skiing; winter; sport; Mike Wiegele; Cariboos; Monashees; helicopter skiing; kerchief

Credit: Purchased from Karen Percy, Banff, 1988

Catalogue Number: 103.07.0329

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